PinnedJoel Michael HerbertAccording to John: Act 2, Scene 1 (Heretics, Whores, and Roman Soldiers)Now eventually Salvation’s popularity completely eclipsed that of God-Is-Gracious, and the ranks of his pilgrims and devotees being…Apr 24Apr 24
PinnedJoel Michael HerbertAccording to John (Act 1, Scene 3: The Sage and the Rabbi)Photo by shraga kopstein on UnsplashApr 22Apr 22
PinnedJoel Michael Herbert“Modest is Hottest” is not in the BibleSince at least the 1950s, conservative evangelicalism’s overarching sexual ethic has put a substantive emphasis on “modesty” — that is, how…Jul 4, 201767Jul 4, 201767
Joel Michael HerbertAccording to John: Act 2, Scene 3 (Jesus Multiplies Bread, Walks on Water, and Cosplays as a…Because of all that had happened, The Healer departed for the North Country, on the far side of Circle Lake, also known as Lake Tiberias…Jul 2Jul 2
Joel Michael HerbertAccording to Mark: Act 1, Scene 3 (Beelzebul and the Exorcist)The next Shabbat, Y’shua once again was speaking at a synagogue, and there was a man with a withered hand in attendance. There were some…May 14May 14
Joel Michael HerbertAccording to Mark: Act 1, Scene 2 (God Is Great, Beer Is Good, and People are Crazy)Synagogue in Capernaum todayMay 1May 1
Joel Michael HerbertAccording to Mark: Act 1, Scene 1 (Opening Credits, or “Fuck You Caesar, There’s a New Sherriff in…Presenting the Good Announcement of Jesus the Anointed One, the Rightful King of the World:May 1May 1
Joel Michael HerbertAccording to John: Act 2, Scene 2 (L’Chaim! or, “Excuse Me, Sir, You Can’t Come In Here Like That”)After this was the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles, a celebration of the harvest, and Salvation ascended back up the mountain to City of…Apr 29Apr 29
Joel Michael HerbertAccording to John: Act 1, Scene 2 (Wine and Weddings)Three days later, a wedding festivity was being held in Reed Village, a town in the district of Galilee, and Salvation’s mother was there…Apr 21Apr 21